Registered Nurse / RN ER

Ardent Health Services; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse for evening shifts (3pm–3am) in Topeka, Kansas. The RN will coordinate safe patient care, assess needs, and continually revise care plans under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager.

The role requires Kansas RN licensure, an Associate’s degree in nursing, and certification such as BLS (and ACLS for certain units). Preference for recent ER experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Current Kansas RN licensure required
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire/transfer
• ACLS required for Tele/ICU/PCU
• Oncology certification for post-surgery
• All required certifications completed within first year

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe patient care delivery for diverse patient populations.
• Assess patient/family needs, develop and prioritize goals, evaluate care, revise care plans.
• Delegate care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Adhere to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as an evening shift 3pm to 3am, full-time, Emergency Room A (ER) Registered Nurse in Topeka, Kansas.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse functions under the direction of the Nurse Director/Manager and is responsible for coordination of safe patient care delivery for specified and diverse patient populations.
• The RN assesses patient/family needs, develops and prioritizes patient goals, evaluates care delivery, and continually revised the plan of care to meet the biological, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational needs of the patient/family.
• The RN Delegates care as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes.
• The RN adheres to the Kansas Nurse Practice Act

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• Current Kansas RN Licensure.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Tele, ICU, and PCU require ACLS
• Post-surgery requires oncology certification.
• All required certifications must be completed within the first year of employment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• At least one year of recent experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)